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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.37, 2,795.52 and 631.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.37, 2,795.52 and 631.06 is: 946.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.37 : 2,795.52 = 631.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.37/2,795.52 = 631.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.37x = 2,795.52 × 631.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.37x = 1,764,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,140.85/1,863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.75

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